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Transactional and Functional Writing

Transactional and Functional Writing. Diary Entry. This is a personal record of your experiences , thoughts and emotions . Write in the FIRST PERSON (I, me, etc.). Write in the PRESENT TENSE in order to capture the moment.

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Transactional and Functional Writing

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  1. Transactional and Functional Writing

  2. Diary Entry • This is a personal record of your experiences, thoughts and emotions. • Write in the FIRST PERSON (I, me, etc.). • Write in the PRESENT TENSE in order to capture the moment. • Write in the past tense to relate events that have already happened.

  3. Diary Entry • Use short paragraphs and simple sentences for greater effect. • Express feelings and opinions with emotivelanguage. • Informal, colloquial (everyday) language and contractions may be used. • Diagrams, sketches and cartoons add a personal touch. • Powerful diary entries are SINCERE!

  4. Writing the Diary Entry Write the day and date at the top Friday, 16 July 2010 Dear Diary Salutation. You can even give your diary a name. You don’t have to use this. Skip a line Sign off Skip a line Skip a line Skip a line xxx Introduction. This paragraph usually states the reason for the entry. xxx Body. This expands on the reason for the entry. Remember to include emotions, opinions and wishes. xxx Conclusion. The final paragraph rounds off the entry. xxx Robert

  5. Writing the Diary Entry Friday, 16 July 2010 Dear Diary xxx Introduction. This paragraph usually states the reason for the entry. xxx Body. This expands on the reason for the entry. Remember to include emotions, opinions and wishes. xxx Conclusion. The final paragraph rounds off the entry. xxx Robert

  6. Friendly or Informal Letter • The informal or friendly letter provides a vehicle to inform, invite, congratulate or offercondolences. • The tone is conversational, friendly, informal and sincere. • Contractions like I’m and don’t are permitted.

  7. Writing the Informal Letter 43 Lismore Avenue Tokai 7945 SENDER’S Address No Line Skipped 16 July 2010 Date Skip a line Salutation Skip a line Skip a line Don’t use a surname if you write to family or friends. Skip a line Dear Granny xxxxx Introduction to the letter. This paragraph is usually short and states the reason for the letter. xxxxx Middle / Body of the letter.This expands on the reason for the letter and consists of at least two paragraphs. Remember to skip lines between paragraphs. xxxxx Conclusion. The final paragraph is usually short and rounds off the letter. xxxxx Ending. Your grandson / Love / Yours sincerely (depending on your relationship) Robert

  8. Writing the Informal Letter 43 Lismore Avenue Tokai 7945 16 July 2010 Dear Granny xxxxx Introduction to the letter. This paragraph is usually short and states the reason for the letter. xxxxx Middle / Body of the letter.This expands on the reason for the letter and consists of at least two paragraphs. Remember to skip lines between paragraphs. xxxxx Conclusion. The final paragraph is usually short and rounds off the letter. xxxxx Ending. Your grandson / Love / Yours sincerely (depending on your relationship) Robert

  9. Formal or Business Letter • The formal or business letter provides a vehicle to thank, complainorrequest. • The tone is formal, business-likeand polite. • Only relevant details are included. • Contractions like I’m and don’t are NOT permitted.

  10. 43 Lismore Ave Tokai 7945 Writing the Formal Letter SENDER’S Address 16 July 2010 The Chief Accountant Firgrove Accounts PO Box 10937 Cape Town 8000 Date Skip a line Skip a line Skip a line Skip a line RECIPIENT’S Address Skip a line Salutation Skip a line xxxxx Leave enough space for your signature Dear Madam / Mrs Miller xxxxx Title. Brief , underlined & covers the topic. xxxxx Introduction. State the reason for the letter & keep it brief. xxxxx Body.Expansion of the reason – two to three paragraphs. Skip lines between paragraphs. xxxxx Conclusion. Tie up loose ends and round off letter. xxxxx Ending: Yours faithfully RJohnson Robert Johnson

  11. 43 Lismore Ave Tokai 7945 Writing the Formal Letter 16 July 2010 The Chief Accountant Firgrove Accounts PO Box 10937 Cape Town 8000 xxxxx Dear Madam / Mrs Miller xxxxx Title. Brief , underlined & covers the topic. xxxxx Introduction. State the reason for the letter & keep it brief. xxxxx Body.Expansion of the reason – two to three paragraphs. Skip lines between paragraphs. xxxxx Conclusion. Tie up loose ends and round off letter. xxxxx Ending: Yours faithfully RJohnson Robert Johnson

  12. Exclusive: Writing A Newspaper Report Skip a line. Skip a line. Skip a line. Skip a line. Skip a line. Skip a line. By-line Skip a line. Headline ROBERT JOHNSON TOKAI xxx The lead paragraphis a short summary of the entire article. It should introduce the WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY and HOW that is to follow. xxx Each fact or idea is then expanded in its own paragraph. As you move on, each paragraphs becomes more detailed starting with the most important details and ending with the least important details. xxx The tone appears to be unbiased and impersonal, although no text can ever be totally neutral. You need to be able to “read between the lines” to establish the bias. The emphasis is on facts and not opinions. xxx Articles are reported in the third person (he, she, it , they). The first person (I, me, mine) is never used. The use of passive voice will also help this. xxx The use of people’s names adds authenticity. xxx Use direct speech and inverted commas when people comment or give evidence. This adds interest and emphasis. xxx Columns can be used .

  13. Exclusive: Writing A Newspaper Report ROBERT JOHNSON TOKAI xxx The lead paragraphis a short summary of the entire article. It should introduce the WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY and HOW that is to follow. xxx Each fact or idea is then expanded in its own paragraph. As you move on, each paragraphs becomes more detailed starting with the most important details and ending with the least important details. xxx The tone appears to be unbiased and impersonal, although no text can ever be totally neutral. You need to be able to “read between the lines” to establish the bias. The emphasis is on facts and not opinions. xxx Articles are reported in the third person (he, she, it , they). The first person (I, me, mine) is never used. The use of passive voice will also help this. xxx The use of people’s names adds authenticity. xxx Use direct speech and inverted commas when people comment or give evidence. This adds interest and emphasis. xxx Columns can be used .

  14. You can find all of this information in your English Handbook and Study Guide on pages 77-81.

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